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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you are shooting too low. I wouldn't hire someone with your education and experience for an entry level job (and certainly not am internship), but I have hired many mothers returning to the workforce for mid level jobs with lots of flexibility.

You don't lose all your education and experience due to a career break, so stop acting apologetic and willing to start from the bottom. My guess is you are not portraying confidence and are seeming maybe a bit meek because you are over compensating for the time off. The self doubt about the break shines through in interviews, so work on your own paradigms and perception.[/quote]

This! They aren't hiring you because you are overqualified. Or perhaps your skills are not outdated in the industry. Do you attend your field's annual conferences?  Have you done any professional development in recent years. How about hiring a career coach?  The conferences will give you insight into the who's who of your field and let you connect with others in your field who will consider you when a position opens up. You have to be more aggressive these days. Gone are the days of passively sitting around for a phone call from an interested employer. How can you get noticed in your field?  Do you blog?  If not consider it. Can you be a consultant? Can you work as a temp for a while?  These are all ways that might be able to get your foot back in the door. [/quote]

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